UC San Diego and Kobe University have promoted research collaborations over the years in the fields of life science, computational science, and structural engineering. Lipids in biology and biochemistry have been a topic of great mutual interest thanks to the expertise at both institutions. For the “Cell Signaling and Lipid Sciences” joint webinar series, UC San Diego Cell Signaling Center researchers will share some of the latest research findings along with colleagues at the Biosignal Research Center and the Center for Medical Transformation at Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine.

Lipid components of cell membranes and their interactions with proteins have critical roles in cell migration, apoptosis, differentiation, and many other dynamic processes underlying biological functions. Lipids and lipid metabolites are essential components of the structure and function of the brain, and their dysregulation is related to several neurological diseases. In fact, the brain has the highest lipid content in our bodies apart from adipose tissue. In other words, analyzing the interactions and functions of lipid membranes and proteins leads to a better understanding of and treatments for various diseases. In recent years, computational science has been used to analyze the interactions between lipid membranes and proteins. In this session, recent research on lipid membranes and lipid membrane-protein interactions using computational science will be introduced.


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